‘Benjamin was drafted by the Panthers in the first round of the 2014 draft, a stacked receiver class that has had several pass-catchers relocated. Sammy Watkins went from the Bills to the Rams, Brandin Cooks from the Saints to the Patriots and, of course, Benjamin’s move to Buffalo. Of the five receivers selected in the first round in that draft, only Mike Evans and Odell Beckham Jr. have remained with their original teams.’
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Bills vs. Jets final score, takeaways: New York’s defense thumps Buffalo in blowout
‘Sloppiness also played a role. The Bills were penalized 11 times for 99 yards. They turned the ball over three times, and two were self inflicted.’
Bills engineer last-second trade for Panthers receiver Kelvin Benjamin
‘The Bills just acquired a big-bodied, 26-year-old receiver who totaled 1,008 yards and nine touchdowns in his rookie season, 941 yards and seven touchdowns in 2016, and 475 yards and two touchdowns so far this season. He’s a good, not great receiver who sometimes struggles to get open, but has been productive throughout his career.’
Bills could follow Dareus deal by trading more veterans despite early success
‘The Bills would also be willing to move veterans Cordy Glenn and the recently-un-retiring Anquan Boldin at the right price, sources said, as the organization continues to focus on assets that can move them forward in the long and short term.’
Two-time Pro Bowler Marcell Dareus goes from Bills to Jaguars in surprising trade
‘In return for Dareus, the Jaguars are sending a 2018 sixth-round pick to Buffalo that reportedly could become a fifth-round pick based on how Dareus performs with the Jaguars.’
Anquan Boldin looking to come out of retirement, but doesn’t want to play for Bills
‘The one caveat with any trade talks is that Condon is only supposed to talk to NFL teams that are in close “proximity to Boldin’s home and family.”‘
Bills tried to move Marcell Dareus before the season, remain open to it now
‘Dareus, who drew the ire (rightfully so) of the new regime of coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane for arriving late to a preseason game at Baltimore after years of previous transgressions, was on the trading block prior to roster cutdowns in September, other NFL executives said, but interest was muted. Dareus, who has performed at an elite level at times in his career but has also worn out his welcome in Buffalo with suspensions and lackluster play, was seen as un-tradebable by other team’s given his off-field woes and his massive contract.’